Mekedatu and Sangamaಮೇಕೆದಾಟು
River confluence and a deep granite gorge where the Cauvery narrows to a few metres.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRamanagara, Karnataka
Old Mysuru
Old Mysuru
Best time to visit15 December to 15 January
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height500 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbySangama, Kanakapura
EntryFree, coracle and bus to Mekedatu extra
About Mekedatu and Sangama
Sangama is where the Arkavathi joins the Cauvery, about 90 km south of Bengaluru, and Mekedatu is the narrow gorge 4 km downstream where the whole river squeezes through a rock cleft. Visitors cross the Arkavathi by coracle at Sangama and take the forest bus to the gorge. The river looks calm but the current is strong and people drown here every year, so stay out of deep water. The route passes through the Cauvery wildlife sanctuary.
What to see and do
- Sangama confluence
- Coracle crossing
- Mekedatu gorge
- Chunchi falls on the way
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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